Row row row me lovelies
Sky the oar and hold the song
We will see the sun shine through
Now catch the wind and fly headlong
Here is Lucky Song No.13! <3
A friend from my youth is married to a wonderful woman I’ve never had the joy of meeting. She’s an artist, vibrant and amazing and his love for her is glorious. Her art is bright, bold, and joyful.
When she teaches art, calls her students “my lovelies.” She — and the fierce, beautiful love of her family I can feel across a continent — are the inspiration for this song.
Lyrics
Row row row me lovelies
Sky the oar and hold the song
We will see the sun shine through
Now catch the wind and fly headlong
A brilliant world of blooms and hearts
Grow vibrantly from where it starts
Pass waterfalls of colors bright
In the phosphorescing night
Row row row me lovelies…
The smell of salt in joy and tears
The shining compass through the years
When winds are flat we will embrace
think of patience and of grace
Row row row me lovelies…
Horizon’s light bears flash of green
The sea is sparkling like citrine
We praise the ship and her cargo
While sails breath deeply with each blow
Row row row me lovelies…
The map went missing long ago
Time has moved both fast and slow
When challenges arrive anew
They’re met with a stout-hearted crew.
Row row row me lovelies…
Light sprays through the forecastle door (folksol)
We watch as waves break on the shore
Neither on the wave nor wing
Have I seen such a hope-full thing.
Row row row me lovelies…chorus x2
Row row row me lovelies…
Row row row me lovelies…
Row row row me lovelies…
Row.